Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Obesity Education Initiative

Portion Control Quiz First guess the answer and write it down, then check it and write down the correct answer.

BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter How many calories are in this bagel?

140 calories 3-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories 350 calories 6-inch diameter BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today

How long will you have to rake leaves in order to burn the extra 210 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

If you rake the leaves for 50 minutes you will burn the extra 210 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

CHEESEBURGER 20 Years Ago Today 333 caloriesHow many calories are in today’s cheeseburger?

Calorie Difference: 257 calories 590 calories CHEESEBURGER 20 Years Ago Today 333 calories

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to lift weights in order to burn the extra 257 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person

If you lift weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will burn approximately 257 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS 20 Years AgoToday 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs How many calories do you think are in today's portion of spaghetti and meatballs?

Calorie Difference: 525 calories 1,025 calories 2 cups of pasta with sauce and 3 large meatballs 20 Years AgoToday 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

How long will you have to houseclean in order to burn the extra 525 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 130-pound person If you houseclean for 2 hours and 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 525 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out

FRENCH FRIES 20 Years AgoToday 210 Calories 2.4 ounces How many calories are in today’s portion of fries?

610 Calories 6.9 ounces Calorie Difference: 400 Calories FRENCH FRIES 20 Years AgoToday 210 Calories 2.4 ounces

How long will you have to walk leisurely in order to burn those extra 400 calories?* *Based on 160-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 160-pound person If you walk leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutes you will burn approximately 400 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out

85 Calories 6.5 ounces How many calories are in today’s portion? SODA 20 Years AgoToday

Calorie Difference: 165 Calories 250 Calories 20 ounces 85 Calories 6.5 ounces SODA 20 Years AgoToday

How long will you have to work in the garden to burn those extra calories?* *Based on 160-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

If you work in the garden for 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 165 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

320 caloriesHow many calories are in today’s turkey sandwich? TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years AgoToday

Calorie Difference: 500 calories 820 calories320 calories TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years AgoToday

How long will you have to ride a bike in order to burn those extra calories?* *Based on 160-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 160-pound person If you ride a bike for 1 hour and 25 minutes, you will burn approximately 500 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out

COFFEE 20 Years Ago Coffee (with whole milk and sugar) Today Mocha Coffee (with steamed whole milk and mocha syrup) 45 calories 8 ounces How many calories are in today's coffee?

COFFEE 20 Years Ago Coffee (with whole milk and sugar) Today Mocha Coffee (with steamed whole milk and mocha syrup) 45 calories 8 ounces 350 calories 16 ounces Calorie Difference: 305 calories

How long will you have to walk in order to burn those extra 305 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

If you walk 1 hour and 20 minutes, you will burn approximately 305 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

MUFFIN 20 Years AgoToday 210 calories 1.5 ounces How many calories are in today’s muffin?

20 Years AgoToday Calorie Difference: 290 calories 500 calories 4 ounces MUFFIN 210 calories 1.5 ounces

How long will you have to vacuum in order to burn those extra 290 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

If you vacuum for 1 hour and 30 minutes you will burn approximately 290 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

PEPPERONI PIZZA 20 Years AgoToday 500 calories How many calories are in two large slices of today ’ s pizza?

PEPPERONI PIZZA 20 Years AgoToday 500 calories850 calories Calorie Difference: 350 calories

How long will you have to play golf (while walking and carrying your clubs) in order to burn those extra 350 calories?* *Based on 160-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

If you play golf (while walking and carrying your clubs) for 1 hour you will burn approximately 350 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 20 Years AgoToday 390 calories 1 ½ cups How many calories are in today’s chicken Caesar salad?

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 20 Years AgoToday 390 calories 1 ½ cups 790 calories 3 ½ cups Calorie Difference: 400 calories

How long will you have to walk the dog in order to burn those extra 400 calories?* *Based on 160-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

If you walk the dog for 1 hour and 20 minutes, you will burn approximately 400 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person Calories In = Calories Out

20 Years AgoToday 270 calories 5 cups POPCORN How many calories are in today’s large popcorn?

20 Years AgoToday 270 calories 5 cups POPCORN 630 calories 11 cups Calorie Difference: 360 calories

How long will you have to do water aerobics in order to burn the extra 360 calories?* *Based on 160-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 160-pound person If you do water aerobics for 1 hour and 15 minutes you will burn approximately 360 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out

CHEESECAKE 20 Years AgoToday 260 calories 3 ounces How many calories are in today’s large portion of cheesecake?

CHEESECAKE 20 Years AgoToday 260 calories 3 ounces 640 calories 7 ounces Calorie Difference: 380 calories

How long will you have to play tennis in order to burn those extra 380 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 130-pound person If you play tennis for 55 minutes you will burn approximately 380 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 20 Years Ago Today 55 calories 1.5 inch diameter How many calories are in today’s large cookie?

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 20 Years Ago Today 55 calories 1.5 inch diameter 275 calories 3.5 inch diameter Calorie Difference: 220 calories

How long will you have to wash the car to burn those extra 220 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 130-pound person If you wash the car for 1 hour and 15 minutes you will burn approximately 220 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out

CHICKEN STIR FRY 20 Years Ago Today 435 calories 2 cups How many calories are in today’s chicken stir fry?

CHICKEN STIR FRY 20 Years Ago Today 435 calories 2 cups 865 calories 4 ½ cups Calorie Difference: 430 calories

How long will you have to do aerobic dance to burn those extra 430 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 130-pound person If you do aerobic dance for 1 hour and 5 minutes you will burn approximately 430 calories.* Calories In = Calories Out